Not defending anything. Just looking at actual studies, and as usual they contradict eachother. Many things are bad for health at high levels, both chemicals and sugar.
Discussion
"young animals, especially in the fetal period, are more sensitive than older animals to a range of chemical and physical carcinogens.
ADI levels for aspartame need urgently to be reevaluated, especially as they apply to pregnant women and young children."
Interesting.
Maybe avoid for children and during pregnancy.